Stop Calling Yourself That (You’re a New Creation)

In this episode of the Bible Belt Bros Podcast, Dusty and Andrew get into a surprisingly honest conversation about labels and how easy it is to put the wrong ones on ourselves. It starts with a simple idea. Sometimes we try so hard to relate to people that we will say things like, “yeah I’m an alcoholic too”… when in reality, we just liked being social, going out, and having a good time. From there, the conversation shifts into something deeper. What actually defines an addiction? Dusty brings up Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step program, and talks about how addiction is not just about the behavior. It is about the root cause underneath it. Whether it is control, hurt, pride, fear, or approval, we tend to treat the symptoms instead of addressing what is really driving it. They also touch on how the Beatitudes and the 12 steps in Celebrate Recovery point back to the same truth. Real change does not come from just trying harder. It comes from surrender, honesty, and letting God deal with the deeper issues going on inside us. It is a mix of humor, self-awareness, and real talk about identity, labels, and why not every struggle needs to be exaggerated, but every heart issue still matters.